Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

Parable of the Talents

Earthseed #2

Octavia E. Butler

448 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction dystopian speculative fiction dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Originally published in 1998, this shockingly prescient novel's timely message of hope and resistance in the face of fanaticism is more relevant than ever. In 2032, Lauren Olamina has survived the destruction of her home and family, and realized h...

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Moods

dark 84%
emotional 61%
challenging 57%
reflective 53%
tense 47%
sad 46%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 20%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 17%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 32% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.33

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